1 death, 39 new COVID cases in Tuolumne, 1 death, 24 cases in Calaveras

Tuolumne Public Health denounces a death due to COVID-19, a man in his 60s. Since last Friday’s report, there have been seven deaths at COVID-19 in Tuolumne County. There are 39 new community cases reported today and 278 active community cases, including 13 hospitalized. The total rate of current cases, a variable average of 14 days for Tuolumne County, is reduced to 50.6 per 100,000 inhabitants. As detailed here, the new school year has begun and there have been 80 positive COVID-19 cases and 130 contacts of these cases that have tested positive linked to students and staff of local schools.

Cases reported recently today include 12 cases aged 17 or under and 12 cases aged 60 or older. The breakdown of gender and age is; 3 girls and 1 boy from 0-11 years, 3 girls and 5 boys from 12 to 17 years, 2 women and 3 men from 18 to 29 years, 2 women and 1 man from 30 to 39 years, 3 men from 40 to 49 years, 3 women and 1 man from 50 to 59 years, 6 women and 4 men from 60 to 69 years, 1 man from 70 to 79 years and 1 woman from 80 to 89 years. There were no new cases of inmates at the Sierra Conservation Center. The California Department of Corrections reports 37 cases of active inmates, most in a state correctional facility. Of the 39 new community cases, 32 were not vaccinated and the man who died was not vaccinated either.

Public health of the county of Calaveras reports death due to COVID-19, no further details available. There have been 24 new Covid cases since yesterday. There are 85 active cases, including 6 Covid hospitalizations. There are 4 new cases from 0 to 17 years and 3 new cases in people aged 65 or over. Since the pandemic began, Calaveras has had 400 people with Covid-19 positives aged 17 and under and 551 people with Covid-19 positives aged 65 and over.

Since yesterday Mariposa Health Public reports 8 new cases of Covid. There are 65 active cases, including 11 Covid hospitalizations. Mariposa Salut Pública shares: “We are beginning to see a series of reported cases and even an * indication * of a downward trend.”

Public Health continues to strongly encourage all people eligible to be vaccinated, as the most important step in reducing the spread of disease and preventing serious illness and death, as well as reducing the impact on the health care system. In addition, continued practice of other preventative actions such as wearing a mask in public, keeping your distance, avoiding congestion, washing your hands, and staying home sick will help curb the spread of the virus.

COVID-19 tests The test site at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Tuolumne County is scheduled to close Monday for Labor Day holidays.

If you believe you have been exposed to COVID, schedule an appointment to be tested 5 days after exposure. If you have any symptoms, try them immediately. The state testing site is open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Results through the LHI state test site are being given quickly at the moment, currently between 24 and 48 hours. Due to the increased demand, appointments should be arranged instead of entered. Appointments can be scheduled at www.lhi.care/covidtesting or by calling 888-634-1123. Tests are also available through some pharmacies, at Rapid Care, or at the hospital emergency department, if you have symptoms, or contact your doctor.

Mariposa shared information related to questions about ethylene oxide in COVID-19 test swabs. “Ethylene oxide gas is used to sterilize many different medical devices. It is a useful tool as it can be used on devices that may otherwise be damaged by other sterilization processes. It has been used for decades on various medical devices. During the sterilization process, the devices are placed in a chamber that is filled with ethylene oxide gas. The devices for removing residual ethylene oxide are then paired. No layer or liquid is used. Ethylene oxide gas poses a threat when inhaled in high concentrations for long periods of time. Frequent COVID-19 tests using these swabs do not pose an increased risk. The use of ethylene oxide for sterilization is strictly regulated to ensure that no harmful levels are maintained, with national and international safety standards to be complied with. For more information on ethylene oxide, sterilization, and safety standards, see FDA information here and CDC information here.

Vaccines against covid-19 Vaccine appointments can be made at local pharmacies and through myturn.ca.gov or by calling 833-422-4255. Anyone 12 years of age or older can get the COVID vaccine; Pfizer is approved for all ages 12 and up. As detailed here, health workers must be vaccinated before September 30th. The Pfizer vaccine requires 3 weeks between doses and the Modern one requires 4 weeks. The J&J vaccine only requires one dose. Call or email any questions you may have. Tuolumne is available at (209) 533-7440 [email protected], Butterfly at (209) 259-1332 or [email protected]. More numbers are available on our COVID-19 page here.

A total of 23,196 Tuolumne residents are fully vaccinated and 4,410 are partially vaccinated, representing 54% of eligible people (over 12 years old).

Butterfly County Public Health clarifies: “None of the COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for use in the United States use the live virus that causes COVID-19. This means that vaccine removal cannot occur. Vaccine removal is a term for releasing components of the vaccine to the outside of the body. This can only occur when the vaccine contains a weakened version of the virus. COVID-19 cannot be obtained just by getting the vaccine and the virus cannot be spread to other people just by getting the vaccine. “

Health officials detail: “Choosing to help the Department of Public Health curb the spread of COVID-19 helps protect you, your family and your community. We must all work together to curb the spread of COVID-19. We encourage everyone to be part of the solution and answer the phone; the health department may call to let you know that the test result has been positive for COVID-19 or that you have been in close contact with someone who has it. For more information on contact tracking, click here, for isolation and quarantine information, go here.

Public Health officials say, “As a reminder, COVID-19 symptoms can sometimes be ruled out as allergies, smoke irritation, a cold from wildfires, indigestion, etc. If you have new or worsening symptoms , even if it’s just one of the symptoms, try immediately and avoid close contact with other people while you wait for your results.Symptoms may include fever or chills, difficulty breathing or difficulty breathing, cough, fatigue, headache, muscle or body aches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea If you have more severe symptoms such as chest pain or pressure, breathing problems, bluish lips or face, confusion sudden, difficulty staying awake, dizziness, contact your doctor or urgent care “.